Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To provide reasons or arguments for something, making it seem reasonable or acceptable.
Justify
/ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Poirot had been justified in his premises.
In my judgment the present end justifies the means.
Some even make a pretence of justifying their inertness.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word justificare, meaning to make just, composed of justus (right, lawful) and facere (to make). Entered the English language around the late 14th century.
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